Revolution Brewing
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2323 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60647 b/t California Ave & Belden Ave
Logan Square - Get Directions
- Phone number (773) 227-2739
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Business website revbrew.com
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“Besides the burger and bacon fat popcorn the pizza is great and the fries are pretty rocking.” in 237 reviews
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“I had the pesto chicken sandwich with the blue cheese potato salad and was not disappointed.” in 65 reviews
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“RevBrew has two IPAs, a milder IRON FIST brew and the ultra hoppy Han Solo Anti-Hero IPA.” in 131 reviews
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- Irene F.
- Chicago, IL
- 4 friends
- 29 reviews
8/2/2015
First , I'll say my waitress ADora - was the best server I've had in a long time, the place was packed and busy! I did not feel rushed while I was asking her about the beers. She even made good selections based on what I like..
My friend ordered cocktails which were delicious !
We both ordered the hombre burger - I had mine with garlic mash potatoes and he got the fries.
The burger was thick and juicy / I got the sauce on the side _ it was so big I took the other half home so I can keep drinking !
Their brunch/lunch menu had many options I would definitely come back -
- Frances O.
- Naperville, IL
- 4 friends
- 21 reviews
7/23/2015
I want everyone to be aware that this place added gratuity on my credit card transaction that I was not aware of, or approve. It was only $5 but it's the point that they stole from me. We left a nice cash tip, and they stole $5. Watch your bank accounts everyone!
I will say the food and beer was fantastic, too bad I'll never come back.
Also didn't appreciate our waitresses attitude. Sorry that serving us in an inconvenience. Just be warned, DONT USE A CARD. PAY CASH ONLY. -
7/21/2015
Took a weekend trip over to Chicago and this was one of the breweries on the top of my list to try. Stopped in on a Friday late afternoon for dinner and beers and I was not disappointed.
Revolution is situated on Milwaukee Ave a few miles northwest of downtown. Parking is at a premium and you will most likely be parking on the street. I was lucky enough to grab a spot just on the other side of the street so my car was in view. All along here is paid parking and I think it was around $2 or $3 an hour. Can't remember exactly. There is an El station for the Blue Line about a half block away.
It was a nice 75 degree day when we strolled in and they had all the front windows open which was nice. It was packed inside when we got there at 4:00 although it was July 3rd so most corporate workers had the day off. I would have liked to sit at the bar but that wasn't happening but we were able to get a small table for two. It was extremely loud inside and conversation was a bit difficult at times, just an FYI. Not sure what the building was before but there is a lot of ambiance here. Seems like this was a pretty old building. There were some TVs around the bar but that's it.
The menu looked pretty promising with a wide variety of pub favorites, burgers, pizzas, and sandwiches. I opted for a blue cheese buffalo burger that was on their daily special menu and my wife stuck to the tried and true cheeseburger. My burger was cooked to a perfect medium rare and was very juicy. The fried blue cheese disk and buffalo sauce worked very well. My wife had no complaints with her burger.
As for the beers, they had a huge selection and I opted for a bunch of the $2 5oz samples. I was able to get around eight of them during my visit. I was really impressed with the Two Barrel Billy which was a stout aged in both bourbon and rum barrels. I think it might have been a special one off beer so it may not be there now. Their anti-hero was also a palate pleaser.
I was really impressed with Revolution Brewing and I know that I will be back whenever I come back to town. -
6/6/2015 Updated review
3 check-insI'm upgrading my review if the food. Came back to eat after a long hiatus and really liked it. Outside of the beer if course, we sampled the corned beef with horse radish sauce, pork belly with a fried egg, and duck confit sandwiches. First two were excellent and the last one was just ok. But, it came with a blue cheese potato salad which was over the top good. Plus, we had the smoked wings and loved.
Would come back to try more.Found yet another local brewery that i like. My buddy Augie turned my on to this place and i'm glad… Found yet another local brewery that i like. My buddy Augie turned my on to this place and i'm glad I tried it. The unique offering is the bourbon barrel aged Eugene (although i've just heard that goose island has a version of this too). Awesome but very high in alcohol so heads up. Eat a ton of food before taking this bad boy on. I made the mistake of having their Revolution Porter then following it up with the Eugene before my first bite of lunch. Let's just say that I was pretty wasted on a Sunday afternoon after just 2 beers.12/18/2010 Previous review
Menu selection is also really descent including the Sunday brunch. Kid friendly. Tried their bacon popcorn (just ok and may avoid next time) and one of their Hombre burgers - which felt like i had to have this given that i am an hombre and would be a wussy otherwise - and i was really hungry. Wasn't overly impressed by it but it was certainly spicy and filling. I'd like to try their other burgers like their Working Man or Smokehouse. My wife had their brunch and she was pretty happy about it. My son has some chicken strips and he was also happy.
Has nice rustic atmosphere but the layout of the place makes it seem a bit crowded and there could be more TV's for guys like me that like to come and watch a game. Def a must try though and can't wait to go back. Read more -
8/7/2015
Great beers, excellent selection (even beyond what they brew in house). We didn't eat there but all the food coming out looked delish (and heavy). Ambiance is cool, service is good. Really digging the fist taps and carved fists behind the bar - lots of fun stuff to look at! Totally worth a stop for any craft beer lover in the area.
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- Zachary A.
- Chicago, IL
- 112 friends
- 125 reviews
- Elite ’15
7/1/2015
1 check-inLet's talk about Revolution. I love Revolution beer. I love the Anti-Hero IPA so much, that I'm willing to say it's replaced my former favorite beer - Brooklyn Brewery's Brooklyn Brown - and I haven't looked back since. I've also enjoyed trying their other beers and genuinely put visiting the brew pub (and eventually brewery) high on my Chicago to-do list.
I finally made it here on Saturday and I wasn't disappointed. I wanted it to be a smidge better, but I think it's also because I didn't get to do everything I really wanted (I'll update this once I do).
We ended up sitting at the bar because we were meeting up with friends at a different location later. They don't have a "flight" you can order - which would really make a lot of sense - but they do have the option to get 2 oz samples of everything, so we concocted our own 4-beer flight two times. I was in Revolution heaven. I love IPAs, but I must admit, I did not like most of their other IPAs, but I loved other things, and really, that's waht sampling at a brewery is all about.
We also got the pretzel appetizer, which hit the spot with beer, and then finished the night with the banana bread dessert. Let me tell you ... it was so damn good. I couldn't believe a brewery's dessert was so good, but it was awesome. Other guest's plates looked amazing, so I can't wait to come back for a full meal and a full glass of beer. -
- Suzanne Z.
- La Grange, IL
- 169 friends
- 534 reviews
- Elite ’15
4/6/2015
1 check-inUm, yes. Go here.
This is quite the popular hangout in Logan Square, so get ready to wait. We arrived around 6pm on a Saturday and met a 1 hour wait to get a table for dinner. We were able to go to the bar and wait, which was tricky to find a spot at. Once we sort of did, a kind soul took pity on me and my guy and moved over a seat so we could both sit. After that, we were golden!
The brewpub is beautiful. So much attention to detail with the bar, stained glass, tables, lots of warm wood and nice touches.
The staff is a well-oiled machine. Even though it was busier than ish, service was friendly and efficient. They have tons of options on tap, with specialty beer cocktails, and guest beers as well. You can order full sized beers, or $2-3 5oz samples of as many beers as you like.
I ordered a full A Little Crazy, and a beer cocktail that used their Coup D'etat plus ginger liquor. A Little Crazy is a light-medium beer option, mild on flavor. Coup d'etat is more citrusy, and went well with the ginger. I enjoyed that cocktail! OH, and I also ordered their version of margarita. It was tart, good, but nothing super special.
We ordered the BBQ chicken charcuterie board and the cheese fritters as our food. The fritters were FLIPPIN AMAZING. They were topped with an insane amount of raw onions, just to warn you, which we removed. It came with 6 of them, on a bed of roasted red peppers and combo of the two was creamy, cheesy, and awesome. My mouth is watering thinking of those!
The meat board, had two pieces of chicken blended with sausage, there was also fried pig skin and a broccoli cream underneath. It wasn't quite what I expected, and a little small. The meat pieces were good and flavorful though.
I really enjoyed my visit here, and was so glad we went! -
- Brandon B.
- Chicago, IL
- 370 friends
- 909 reviews
- Elite ’15
7/31/2015
1 check-inI was here for a special event upstars (Spectral Quartet). The line was a little long going in but once inside it was a refreshingly cooled/cool quarters with a performance space, tablets, benches, and a bar with limited but excellent tap beer. Staff was amazingly friendly and helpful. There was a food buffet for the group that was all quite spicy, especially the wings, BBQ pork sandwiches and coleslaw, enough to fill up 3 times over. Great evening with a performance and a raffle. I will have to check out the downstairs later which looks very active with multi-level tables and cool lamps
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6/10/2015
5 check-insThis place is great! Constantly changing home made beers, great food. I have never had anything bad here.
This is my bar I take first dates to- because even if the night ends poorly I had a great meal and a few great beers.
This is a place unique to Chicago, easily blue line accessable, and reasonably priced. -
- Katie H.
- Deerfield, IL
- 6 friends
- 9 reviews
8/10/2015
My boyfriend and I ducked into this lovely establishment a few weeks ago not only due to our intense hunger, but we were also melting in the stifling humid summer heat! And what a lucky find! We showed up just in time for a late lunch, but although busy, our waitress was quite attentive! We each sampled a different beer, and both were delicious. Then there's the food... like I said, we were both ready to eat the silverware, and I couldn't help but scoping out what other diners had ordered... everything looked and smelled so appetizing that the reasonable wait for the arrival of our own mouth-watering burgers was almost torturous!! The meal and the entire experience far exceeded my expectations, and the next time I'm in the city I will definitely insist that we return to this must-stop restaurant & bar!! Go eat there now!
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5/27/2015
What a great brewery spot to hang out with your friends and grab a couple of beers! This place pretty much is exactly that (only there can be a crazy wait sometimes...so maybe it isn't exactly like that all the time?)
But we were lucky and walked in and they just had a table open up for us--like it was meant to be!!--and we got to sit immediately and order their bacon fat popcorn which I have to say was good, but definitely not worth the hype.
What was better, and rightfully so, was their beer. Lots of choices and if you can't decide like we couldn't your server will bring you lots of tasting samples which is always a good way to get free beer! Having a good beer then paired with some of their food was a great way to spend a night.
That said, I think this place really is better at making beer than food, but they are a brewery, so who would have thought?!? :-) We got one of their flat breads but it just was a regular flat bread really and nothing else really too special about that. And their mussel special of the day was also fresh tasting but again not packing a ton of wowing flavors. But the service is great, the ambiance is awesome for a brewery type setting, and it is loud and lively here too which I always like when going out to grab a beer. -
- Wanda C.
- Chicago, IL
- 26 friends
- 9 reviews
8/1/2015
Went for the beer and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of their food. Dee-li-shus!! No really, it was great. Now I know the crowds aren't there just for 'da beerzzz.
4 stars only because we had to flag the waitress down a couple of times. No big deal and in her defense, it was jammed in there. Overall, friendly staff and great experience. Will definitely be back. -
7/14/2015
1 check-inLove this place! So miffed they weren't around when I lived in the city, but glad that they seem to be doing well. I thought they had plenty of seating and a good vibe. I went with regulars which was helpful eince the bartenders were so busy that questions about each beer would've probably gone unanswered. Try a flight then hone in on your faves. You're bound to have more than one.
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- Trip C.
- Chicago, IL
- 0 friends
- 2 reviews
8/1/2015
1 check-inGreat atmosphere, awesome beer, and delicious food. We ordered the pork fat popcorn for the table which was excellent. Beware the wings! They are spicy but very good. The chicken pesto sandwich was our favorite dish, it was succulent and perfectly seasoned. The beer selection was obviously great for a brewery, and very cheap! We will be returning soon!
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3/7/2015
We went here on a Friday night for dinner, and the wait was long (~1.5hrs) around 8pm - almost worth a full star off right there, since it was ACTUALLY 1.5hrs (not like, we are going to tell you the absolutely worst-case scenario but it will really be half the time). Also, the hostess wasn't friendly...at all. Not a dealbreaker for me, but I think if welcoming people is your main job, you should at least affect friendliness??
The Beer: the upstairs bar has a TON of space and tables as well as a homey atmosphere and friendly bartenders. Beer is inexpensive for the neighborhood and quality, and you can get $2 5oz-ers to try as many beers as you want! I really enjoyed the upstairs atmosphere and it took the sting out of the almost 2hr wait. The beer was predictably excellent, and I even liked some of the darker beers the waitress recommended - not normally my thing.
The Food: once we finally got seated, we dove into apps - all of them were excellent. Beer cheese on the pretzel was downright heavenly, and the burger I ordered was hefty, perfectly done, and came with a heaping side of garlic-cream cheese mashed potatoes. Awesome. I left with my man-size hunger satisfied even though I only finished half.
Bonus: the waitress heard us talking about my sister's bday the next day, and brought us a complimentary dessert with a candle! Really nice touch.-
Burger and garlic cream cheese mashed taters. Killer.Burger and garlic cream cheese mashed taters. Killer.
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5/5/2015
Husband and I went to RevBrew with our siblings to celebrate our collective anniversary month (we're not all married to each other; it's Illinois, not Alabama). We went for brunch based on recommendation from all you fine Yelpers that the wait time is too damn high for lunch/dinner.
I don't all remember what everyone in our party got but I do know that my pork belly sandwich was delicious. I should have forgone the bread and just put it on a giant bed of salad. It might have offset the calories a little so I could get another beer - their glass sizes are very generous. They also offer $2 samples if you're not into getting a giant glass of beer... who ARE you?
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- Sam R.
- South Barrington, IL
- 0 friends
- 1 review
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- Gil B.
- Tinley Park, IL
- 2 friends
- 6 reviews
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5/20/2015
1 check-inWhenever a review includes something like, "maybe I'd have liked it if I drank beer," I keep scrolling. You went to a beer company's pub location. That's like reviewing a bookstore when you hate to read. I love Revolution beers, and I loved their food. I stupidly got a salad. It was good, but my fiancé' burger was outstanding. I can't wait to go back to try the fish fry!
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That's my salad. Who cares. I'm trying to get that tasty looking burger in the shot!That's my salad. Who cares. I'm trying to get that tasty looking burger in the shot!
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- Tony A.
- Glen Ellyn, IL
- 64 friends
- 5 reviews
4/14/2015
5 check-insSadly, not good anymore. I have frequented this location several times since 2011. Sometimes places have a bad day so I gave it another chance. It's always a bummer to visit a place and see the decline in both service and food.
First things first...
If you have a website with a tap list then update it. They were out of a few beers in the afternoon. I can still find and enjoy a beer from what's remaining.
Pitfall number 2...
Then we ordered something we have done in the past and they used to be outrageously good. The cider mussels. The portion size for $14 was pathetic. Barely a 1/2 pound. The blue cheese was nonexistent and the broth was watery and underdeveloped. I'm not one who feels portion size is more important than quality. However, price/portion/flavor combined made this an awful value. What makes this even worse were that these were once our favorite mussels in the city.
The server couldn't have cared less or wasn't equipped by management to do the right thing. At this point I wasn't upset, just very disappointed. At least acknowledge the problem. I mentioned they were not good and she shrugged. Didn't ask what is wrong with them. Just, could they get us something else.
This was our last time! There are other places to go for food at this price. The beer is good but get it a a liquor store and forget about torturing yourself with a visit to the brewpub. -
2/7/2015
1 check-inThis review applies specifically to the weekend brunch.
On Saturday and Sunday starting at 10am, rev offers a menu full of beer-centric spins on brunch classics. Nothing like starting the day with a nice cold glass of revolution beer. I almost couldn't decide what to order with options like pancetta biscuits and gravy, pork belly and egg sandwich, steak and eggs, etc. I spun the figurative wheel and landed on the monte cristo, which was served open face on french toast with a nice portion of ham and a sunny egg.
I had never thought of rev as a brunch spot, but I was pretty impressed with their menu and there was no wait at 10:30 which is nice in a neighborhood where lines form outside the best brunch spots. -
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4/12/2015
1 check-inThis place is the business. Go here. Go here often. Sunday brunch was a bit of a wait. Once you get seated and served, you'll see why.
For the brews, I got a Working Woman. It was a brown ale with some seriously tasty sour notes that went down smooth. I could drink that all day. The Galaxy Hero was also tasty. It wasn't as good as the Working Woman, but the Galaxy Hero was a nice IPA with lots of flavors.
The food steals the show. The bacon fat popcorn is the best thing to happen to popcorn. It's popped in bacon fat and it's covered with cheese and sprinkles of bacon. Every kernel is a little pop of heaven. The pretzel was very soft and not overly salty and the cheese dip was good enough just to eat itself.
Country fried chicken pizza, it's a thing and it is delicious. It has gravy baked into the crust with pieces of chicken on the top with hot sauce over it. It sounds weird but the combination of flavors really work. The smoked brisket omelette was fresh and tasty. Didn't hold a candle to the other food but it was still a nice option. The breakfast man burger is the way to do a burger. I can never say no to a burger with a fried egg on top. The burger is also huge and cooked well. Seasoned well, the egg just adds to the deliciousness.
This place has amazing brews and more amazing food. It's a must see. -
11/29/2014
1 check-inExcellent food and a brewery, a match made in heaven.
It isn't often I find myself in the city in the morning so I wanted to find somewhere to have brunch. At first I wanted a traditional meal but being a huge Revolution fan I was tempted into seeing what they had going on. The atmosphere carries that warm and welcoming feel of a pub, and to my surprise wasn't crowded on the Sunday I dined. I ordered the pancetta biscuits and gravy along with a pint of Eugene Porter. I went with the beer because I'm at a brewery after all, yet I partially regret not ordering their bloody mary my brother let me try. The meal itself was very satisfying and didn't need tabasco which is my go-to for eggs. The pancetta was on point, it really brought the dish together.
If you're in the neighborhood and it doesn't look too busy I highly recommend trying out Revolution's brunch menu. Don't forget the bloody, of course.-
Pancetta biscuits and gravy: Buttermilk biscuits, italian sausage gravy, house-cured pancetta, shallot frizzle, organic egg.Pancetta biscuits and gravy: Buttermilk biscuits, italian sausage gravy, house-cured pancetta, shallot frizzle, organic egg.
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- Heather J.
- Chicago, IL
- 108 friends
- 117 reviews
- Elite ’15
4/7/2015
1 check-inListed in I Like Beer Cuz It Is Good!Revolution was pretty much everything I expected it to be! A party of 6, we were shockingly seated as soon as we walked in (I hear that doesn't happen often, especially on the weekend! We lucked out!). That was on a Saturday evening around 5:30pm. I tried 5 beer samples and they were amazing. I loved that they were only $2 per sample, and that I could pick and choose exactly what I wanted, and how many I wanted, without having to get a beer flight like most other places. The food was AWESOME, I ordered the fish & chips with the cole slaw, and we also got two orders of Bacon Fat Popcorn for the table. Everyone loved the popcorn, as well as their own meals! It was so hard to choose what I wanted to eat because everything sounded SO good. The service was very fast, the host and waitress were very nice. No complaints whatsoever! I would most definitely go back again and again.
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- Pete G.
- Chicago, IL
- 0 friends
- 16 reviews
8/10/2015
They cut out half of the best plates on their menu and upped their prices. Worst of all, they got rid of the best Ruben sandwich in Chicago. Before I would have given them 5 stars because their food was very good but everything has changed now with the new menu. The last time I was their, the restaurant was noticeably less crowded and I anticipate that this will continue to worsen as more people realize what has happened. On the upside, there won't be lines anymore...
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4/1/2015
1 check-inOh Revolution, I like you. I really, really like you.
Came here for brunch on a Sunday. Warm and inviting when you step in. We had to wait about 20 minutes for a table and if there is wait and the place is packed, they have to be doing something right. Right? YES.
Ordered the following:
Bacon-fat popcorn-okay, so you just flipped the script on my popcorn game. I love popcorn and the midwest knows how to do popcorn. Cook it in bacon fat, throw it together with bacon crumbles and parm cheese? Sweet jesus get that in my mouth. I want to make that at home but I know I won't even come close.
Pretzel with cheese-standard tasty pretzel. Cheese sauce...good cheese sauce. Mmmm. Not your snack shack/concession stand from a generic and large can type of cheese. This cheese was made with some love.
Smoked brisket omelet-when they say smoked brisket, they are not just saying it. It is smoky to the hilt! Nicely seasoned and crisp breakfast potatoes and the biscuit was pretty decent. I really liked their berry jam that came with it.
Country fried chicken pizza- looked at the menu and just said "are you serious?" and "how is this going to work?" I am telling you, this was another revelation. I was expecting a pizza to come out with a slab of fried chicken on a crust and wet gravy all over it...like a terrible soggy mess. But no! The lightly applied country gravy acts as the sauce, then cheese, and then pieces of country fried chicken averaging one bite per square of pizza with a drizzle of hot sauce. We decided to forgo the egg cracked on top because that was not our thing. I guess that might make it even more breakfast-y and I don't mind egg on the occasional wood-fired pizza but I don't think it was lacking without that egg on top. The crust was delicious and I am partial to wood-fired pizza with the slightest touch of char on the crust. It just really came together when I had doubted the components of this dish.
I only tried a bite of my other dining companion's dishes, so I cannot speak to my personal satisfaction of their dishes, but let's just say that they did not have much to take home in a doggy bag. Of course I also had some beers with my breakfast. I'm always cool with beer and breakfast. Service was on point. -
- Charlie W.
- Chicago, IL
- 0 friends
- 16 reviews
7/14/2015
I love the food here. Pretzels with the fondue cheese dip is a great way to go and the burgers are some of the best in the city.
I like the atmosphere but it is so loud you can't hear the music, FYI.
Every time I come here though... Service is sooooo slow. Maybe not at the bar, but tables. It's not bad service just very slow. Not a quick in and out place. -
4/6/2015
1 check-inListed in Chi-Town ShenanigansRevolution was the first brewery we visited in Chicago right after we got in. It has a nice big open space and a large bar.
We ordered a flight consisting of the Paddy Wagon, Fist City, Anti-hero IPA, Galaxy, Coup Detate and the Eugene Porter. All the beers were great, but I highly recommend the Anti-hero and the porter. The staff were all friendly, and it seems as though we saw their beers in just about every bar and restaurant we ventured into. We didn't eat here but the items I saw floating around looked good. I'd definitely come back here the next time I'm in town.
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- Kelsea D.
- Chicago, IL
- 46 friends
- 47 reviews
6/13/2015
This place is huge and is packed all the time. It was over an hour wait but they didn't have a system in place to call us or let us know a table was ready, and with no where for us to sit and wait, we had to just stand outside on the street in the unseasonably cold weather. Once we were sat, the food was okay, but not worth the hour + wait. Wasn't bad, but wasn't good
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- Olivia T.
- Richardson, TX
- 84 friends
- 23 reviews
7/6/2015
1 check-inWhat a groovy spot!!!! I love the vibe here! Very diverse crowd, awesome drinks, cool location and pretty decent brunch fair. I had 2 eggs, sausage, pancakes and potatoes. Pretty middle of the road as far as breakfast food goes but I would definitely come back due to the awesome service and atmosphere.
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2 eggs, potatoes, sausage (made in house), and biscuit with fresh preserves2 eggs, potatoes, sausage (made in house), and biscuit with fresh preserves
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10/13/2014
Listed in Beer Is Proof God Loves Us, I HEART CHICAGO.Thanks for letting Boyfriend and I drip all over your floor and seating when we showed up on your doorstep after getting caught in a sudden rainstorm!
I like that there was no pressure for us to keep ordering, even though it was pretty obvious by the end of our meal that we were only hanging around because we were waiting for the rain to lighten up enough to get back to CTA without getting drenched (again).
The duck grilled cheese was pretty freaking fantastic, but it was so rich that I could only manage to eat half of it. Delicious -- just a tad too rich for me. Their calamari was pretty decent, too, but not necessarily anything to write home about. It's good if that's what you're craving though.
Our server was friendly and polite and was knowledgeable when we were asking him about the beers (though, sadly, a lot of the ones we wanted to try weren't available that day for one reason or another). All the same, a very chill little spot (we even saw some guy working on his laptop at the bar) and I would love to come back. I also wouldn't mind actually visiting the brewery itself! -
- Svetlana M.
- Niles, IL
- 8 friends
- 6 reviews
5/23/2015
They are serving in dirty dishes! It was unpleasant surprise! Probably they were busy, but anyway!
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5/27/2015
3 check-insListed in Always Funny in Chicagoland, 2015 Yelp ReviewsBest bacon I've ever ordered. Mmmm.
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- Sarah R.
- Chicago, IL
- 42 friends
- 33 reviews
6/30/2015
First off, our server was really cool. Being a server, I always mention the server, and not going to lie - I guess I'm a tough critic, although I feel for servers when they're busy. We came before a busy time, so we were able to talk to our server. I can't recall his name, but he had an Irish accent. Really nice guy. Gave great service.
I'm not a beer drinker, so I didn't get a beer. I came for the food that I had heard so much about. Two things sounded good, so my friend and I split both.
We got the duck grilled cheese. DUCK. GRILLED. CHEESE. Ok, I would go back for this alone! It was REALLY, really good. Not very greasy, which is a really good thing. But juicy and very rich in flavor.
We also got the pulled pork. Eh, not really worth getting. I mean, yeah it was good. But cmon. DUCK. GRILLED. CHEESE.
For sides we got a simple side salad. It had spiralized carrots, grape tomatoes, spinach, etc with a balsamic dressing. It was good and a nice size! And we got fries. Which were really good. Some were crunchy, and some were soft. Best of both worst.
DEFINITELY will be going back! I've heard great things about their beers, but I wouldn't be the person to ask.-
Pulled pork/side salad and duck grilled cheese/friesPulled pork/side salad and duck grilled cheese/fries
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8/29/2014
This place is almost always packed, so you're looking at a 90+ minute wait on a weekend.
If you have a couple of their amazing beers and wait it out...the reward will pay off.
Must try:
- Bacon popcorn
- Pork belly burger - okay this thing might be 1000+ calories, but it's SO worth it! It's a huge sandwich, so definitely share with someone!
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- Ms A.
- West University, Tucson, AZ
- 0 friends
- 15 reviews
7/6/2015
1 check-inGreat service and beer! The chicken salad is amazing, chicken is a bit charred and over lemons, but pepper evens it out. The pizzas are interesting. We came for the beer, so we can't cry about the pizza. Ness is an amazing server and very knowledgeable. Ask all your Chicago questions!
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8/28/2014
1 check-inTypical bar fare. I had the fish and chips and while it was good, it wasn't memorable. I had the wings and it was very smokey, which people like for it's BBQ flair. I was so full from my fish and chips, I couldn't do much damage to the wings.
The beer selection is nice, and it seems like they brew right on site. I remember really enjoying my beer, though I don't remember which one!
Our server did forget to bring out out wings until we reminded her (after out entrees came out), but she brought them out later AND took them off the bill. Great ownership.
We migrated to the bar later and the bartenders are very attentive. Didn't have to wait long to fill my drink, even if I was drinking just water.
I'd wanna come back for their burger. I sat near the kitchen and it seems like everyone orders that. It looked delicious! My friend had it and he said it was amazing. -
2/10/2015 Updated review
4 check-insThe last two times I've been to the brew pub the service has been pretty unimpressive. The waitress (same one) has been very cold and really does not make you feel welcome. The tap room is where it's at!
The beer is always excellent, the vibe and decor are great - and the food is solid. Work on the service.Yum!1/31/2012 Previous review
I really enjoy the beer at Revolution and the overall ambiance and atmosphere of the restaurant.… Yum!
I really enjoy the beer at Revolution and the overall ambiance and atmosphere of the restaurant. The service is always good too. The food, well I think it's just 'eh, OK...but after all, I'm really there for the beer!
If you like beer, steer here and enjoy! Read more -
- Joe C.
- Chicago, IL
- 0 friends
- 9 reviews
8/5/2015
They just changed their menu and cut out a ton of their best dishes, namely the Ruben. It's all a scheme to make more money, not to serve the customers the great food that they used to. I used to come here frequently to eat, since the beer is just ok. I will not be returning.
Business info summary
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- Today
- 11:00 am - 1:00 am Open now
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- Price range
- $11-30
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Vegetarians go nuts for this spot. See other places they like.
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Hours
| Mon | 11:00 am - 1:00 am | |
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| Tue | 11:00 am - 1:00 am | |
| Wed | 11:00 am - 1:00 am | |
| Thu | 11:00 am - 1:00 am | Open now |
| Fri | 11:00 am - 1:00 am | |
| Sat | 10:00 am - 1:00 am | |
| Sun | 10:00 am - 1:00 am |
Menu
- Bacon Fat Popcorn
- 4.00
- Iron Fist Fish And Chips
- 14.00
More business info
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- Takes Reservations
- No
- Delivery
- No
- Take-out
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Yes
- Good For
- Dinner
- Parking
- Street
- Bike Parking
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Yes
- Good for Kids
- No
- Good for Groups
- Yes
- Attire
- Casual
- Ambience
- Hipster
- Noise Level
- Loud
- Music
- Background
- Good For Dancing
- No
- Alcohol
- Full Bar
- Happy Hour
- No
- Best Nights
- Wed, Thu, Sat
- Coat Check
- No
- Smoking
- No
- Outdoor Seating
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Has TV
- Yes
- Waiter Service
- Yes
- Caters
- No
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In the tap room, the staff is equally friendly and knowledgeable.
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